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Name: | Creach Bheinn |
Hill number: | 1373 |
Height: | 853m / 2799ft |
RHB Section: | 18C: Morvern and Kingairloch |
County/UA: | Highland |
Catchment: | Linnhe, Catchment Boundaries, Sunart |
Watershed: | Greater Loch Linnhe |
Class: | Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Corbett, High Hills of Britain, Yeaman (Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,C,HHB,Y,P600,P500) |
Grid ref: | NM 87065 57639 |
Summit feature: | shelter surrounding remains of former trig point |
Drop: | 755m |
Col: | 98m NM896601 |
OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 49 (1:25k) 376 383E |
Survey: | Abney level |
GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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Logged Descriptions (logged by 308 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all) | By | Date of Ascent |
Superb sunshiny anti-clockwise circuit of the Glen Galmadale horseshoe from the CP. Up past Curlew Cottage and The Steadings onto the East Ridge. Minor path most of the way to Airigh Mhic Bheathain and Meall nan Each. Nice arête over to Maol Odhar East Top then back up to Maol Odhar proper. Some unusual walls just before Creach Bheinn before huge fall and rise up to Fuar Bheinn. Similar prominence change to Beinn na Cille. Down the SE flank to west of a wee forest then over the road to grab Ceanna Mor. Had a stand-off with a stag at Camasnacroise before a well earned beer back at the camper. 6hrs. | summitter | 25/02/2023 |
After Fuar Bheinn | jef | 13/02/2023 |
Up Glen Galmadale then straight up to the bealach immediately south of Fuar Bheinn, on to Creach Beinn, past the camp and over Meall Odhar. Running out of time so skipped diversion to NE top and dropped down into glen for return. | dickscroop | 28/08/2022 |
Clockwise round of Beinn na Cille, Fuar Bhienn & Creag Bheinn from Glengalmadale farm. Tough (tick infested) fern jungle from the road but otherwise decent terrain, and magnificent views (despite clag on the corbett summits). Total time 6h 47min. | mproudfoot | 09/07/2022 |
89th Corbett. A traverse of the impressive Glen Galmadale Horseshoe, taking in the two Corbetts of Fuar Bheinn (Cold Hill) and Creach Bheinn (Hill of Spoil) as well as 6 other peaks, along the way: Ceanna Mor, Beinn na Cille, Maol Odhar, Maol Odah East Top, Mealham Each, and Arigh Mhic Bheathain. I did it clockwise, so I finished the hard up and down work by the time I reached the main summit of Chreach Bheinn. The descent along the eastern ridge being very easy on the legs, and the detour to bag Maol Odhar East Top costs very little in extra effort. Splendid views out to the west to Jura, Mull, Rhum and even the Western Isles. Also back east across Loch Linnhe to all the Lochaber hills from a perfect angle. So keep it for a fine day. 20km with 1630m ascent, taking 8h 30m. | silveracorn_alan | 01/06/2022 |
With John from north. Good track to about 300m then rough. Saw deer, a dipper, corvids, a worm, but not the dog from the farm who rushes out but does not bite! Very windy. Kept finding hidden holes full of water to dunk feet in. 😠A grand day out with good views. | Veryhappybunny | 09/09/2020 |
From Fuar Bheinn. No real difficulties but tired by now on a sultry day with lockdown lack of fitness telling. Having bagged the two Corbetts and the Graham, decided to descend from the col before Maol Odhar, thinking it would save effort. Not at all sure in retrospect that it did. Very unforgiving ground, never knowing where feet would land. Took ages to get down to the path at the 70m contour. The path was often indistinct and at a couple of points very boggy, and that after a dry spell. Tough day, a very long 9 miles. Beautiful area though, great views in all directions. | Owen B | 17/08/2020 |
On first day of solo week in Ardgour/Sunart. The Glen Galmadale horseshoe. Parked just E of bridge & then climbed steeply between forestry & river on other side of it to summit of Beinn na Cille. Definitely easier to use E bank of river. A bit of a slog. Stags roaring everywhere. Dropped N to low col & then an easier wander up to Fuar Bheinn & then round to Creach Bheinn. Continued to Maol Odhar & then completed the round before dropping back gently to starting point. Noisy stags all day but only actually saw 2 lone hinds. | NotReallyABagger | 29/09/2019 |
with Jonathan | jwbellarby | 03/07/2019 |
Wet, windy and misty - enjoyed the camp! | davechaffey | 28/11/2018 |
Blue sky sunny day, light breeze. As part of horseshoe from Glen Galmadale. | Rounsfell | 12/05/2018 |
Easy going from the first Corbett. With GHC staying at Corran Ferry. Tedious slog back to the car on the Strontian road. Great views. | Play2End | 20/04/2018 |
Did after Beinn na Cille & Fuar Bheinn. No stalking info on 'outdooraccess-scotland' website. Contact Kingairloch Estate. 01967 411242/07881 805465 | duchally | 22/09/2016 |
With Iain P on a fine circuit from Glengalmadale. | Phreerunner | 02/08/2016 |
Circuit from Glengalmadale | rjf35 | 07/08/2015 |
Round of Glen Galmadale with Richard, Luigi & Mia (dog). From car (10:30) at foot of glen, up steeply by wood and above to SE ridge and B na Cille (12:25). Rain started, cloud down. Northward down to col and up ridge to Fuar Bheinn (13:50). Rain stopped, still in cloud. Down to broad col then up long stony slope to Creach Bheinn (15:15). Cloud lifted, views appeared. Walked down past Napoleonic lookout then followed long grassy ridge round top and E of glen back to start (18:35). Good day in the end. | dbb | 13/06/2015 |
JimT | 09/06/2015 | |
On a round of the Glamadale horseshoe. Views superb. | kenmorti | 05/04/2015 |
Glen Galmadale horseshoe, clockwise | davidpettit84 | 02/04/2015 |
Linear walk from Kingailoch: Glas Bheinn, N Top, Creach Bheinn, Maol Odhar, E Top, Meall a'Choireann Luachraich, Meall a'Bhraghaid and down to the new mini power station. | jimbloomer2 | 22/03/2015 |
RBS Ariundle weekend. I walked this clockwise round of 1 Graham and 2 Corbetts with Gary B and Mark P. The weather was fair, some wind and light rain, maily clear. We had good views down Loch Linhe to Lismore and mainland. We saw two dead goats one on top of other relatively fresh in wood at start, and black feral goats in the distance at end of the walk. No stops till we reached the summit of Beinn na Cille. I was going steady and ok until halfway up the second Corbett, Creag Bheinn. The ridge back down was not as smooth as looks from distance, lots of ups and downs. 8 hours. | langskill | 26/04/2014 |
BK. Glen Galmadale (Loch Linnhe), Beinn na Cille, Fuar Bheinn, Creach Bheinn, Maol Odhar, Meal nan Each, Aiirigh Mhic bheathain, Druim na Maodalaich & Glen Galmadale. Fine wintery day. | Vin | 21/11/2013 |
2nd visit - with Tricky. Sublime autumnal weather. | Smudge | 11/10/2013 |
Alex, Peter, Lottie, Michael, Helen, Will, Alison, Ruth, Brigitte, Julian, Toby | Blisco | 03/01/2013 |
round of beinn na cille, fuar bheinn, and creach bheinn from bend in road clockwise | robertphillips | 27/09/2012 |
R with Rup superb round from coast | Richard Tait | 05/09/2012 |
ELMA FRASER SUILVEN | donmeister | 02/08/2012 |
With a well wrapped up Darren on another cold, windy summit but no rain and it may improve and all good exercise and psychologically on the way back now (to Corran bunkhouse with its sauna!) | Chris Pearson | 23/07/2012 |
With Stuart & Michelle | JamesSDonald | 04/05/2012 |
Solo. | Dangerous Dave | 18/04/2012 |
with Alex Thomson | davidsbatty | 27/02/2012 |
With Jon & Laura. Stayed at Blackwater Hostel, Kinlochleven. | Grinner | 09/07/2011 |
After Beinn na Cille and Fuar Bheinn on clockwise circuit of Glen Galmadale. Final Corbett. | mae | 16/06/2011 |
Solo ascent with dogs. Staying in Ardtornish for Alan and Laura's anniversary | alexmaclennan | 13/06/2011 |
22 | stod1962 | 31/05/2010 |
A cracking walk from Fuar Bheinn to this one that has the Napoleonic fort nr the top,must have been a cold job for the poor sods stationed here | torkm | 25/05/2010 |
With Mora from Glengalmadale | BLACKHILL | 14/04/2010 |
bouldery summit with large cairn | tom smith | 16/11/2009 |
3 of 6: From Fuar Bheinn. | ChrisR | 16/06/2009 |
Self and Bonnie | Invicta14 | 10/06/2009 |
2nd visit. Bouldery summit, great views, lateish evening circuit from SSW, near Kingairloch Ho, including Fuar Bheinn and its 2 Tops. | RHW | 03/06/2009 |
Alone. In conjunction with circuit in. 2nd Corbett and graham | SpudGunn | 01/06/2008 |
Heavy snow storm at the Col. Circuit of the 2 Corbetts; With the F.C. | The Captain | 12/04/2008 |
with Eivor, from G Galmadale farm up B na Cille, Fuar Bheinn and Creach Bheinn and horseshoe round. N wind, sunny, great views to Rum, Lochaber and L Linnhe. 3 others on hill. fine round.over 7.5 hours, sore knees! aircraft debris on cairn | niallp | 15/03/2008 |
Solo; fine clear day again, lighter winds than on Chochuill & Eunaich the day before. Cold overnight but a mild day. I wasn't camping; probably staying in Fort William. Looking across it seemed a long way to Meall nan Each (I think I considered going down and across the valley but didn't). | NorfolkPT21 | 12/02/2008 |
Creach Bheinn (NM 871576) & Fuar Bheinn (NM 853563) S/F NM867530. Overnigh camp at NM865543 before and after ascents. Rain am with low cloudbase, sheltered from strong wind in valley. Brighter later, some snow on higher sheltered slopes. Careful navigation required on steep descent into valley after second ascent. | John Young | 01/04/2006 |
W Jenx and Andy R, classic horseshoe of two corbetts and graham | nordicstar | 25/02/2006 |
Galltywenallt | 16/10/2004 | |
with Alistair Wood | IanHHill | 30/07/2002 |
club | SheilaS | 30/03/2002 |